Ancient History and Archaeology
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: VVD4 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: VVD4 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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About this course
Our Ancient History and Archaeology degree is perfect for anyone interested in the learning about the Classical civilisations of Greece and Rome and in getting practical, hands on in Archaeology. This course provides insights into everything from legendary figures like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to the everyday lives of people living in these times.
In our degree, we cover a wide range of topics including mythology, warfare, politics, culture and society, gender, economies, religion, science and the reception of the ancient world. Our students can truly immerse themselves in these fascinating past societies. In our archaeology modules, students will further cement understanding of the ancient world by working with archaeological data and developing critical thinking skills.
Our approach to teaching is research-led, ensuring that students benefit from the latest academic insights and methodologies. Expert tutors provide personalised guidance. This approach is designed to foster independent thought and analytical skills, preparing students for various future careers.
Moreover, the degree offers opportunities for practical experience through fieldwork and excavation, allowing students to apply their learning in real-world settings. Engaging with archaeology, students can experience the physical remnants of Mediterranean Empires, adding a tangible dimension to their studies. This hands-on experience is invaluable in understanding the depth and breadth of these ancient civilisations.
Studying Ancient History provides a unique chance to explore the past while developing essential analytical skills for the future. Whether pursuing a career in academia, heritage, or any other different field, graduates will be well-prepared to make meaningful contributions in their chosen careers.
Modules
Our Ancient History course blends rigorous academic study with personal exploration, encouraging students to delve into the rich tapestry of the ancient world. Through a diverse curriculum, interactive learning, and independent research, we foster a deep understanding of historical contexts and critical thinking skills.
Year 1
In the first year, students embark on a foundational journey into the ancient world, exploring diverse periods and themes. Compulsory modules like "Exploring the Humanities" provide a broad perspective, while optional courses allow students to explore specific interests. Language modules in Greek and Latin also offer students the chance to develop valuable skills in ancient languages.
Compulsory
Exploring the Humanities (20 Credits)
Optional
Greek 1 (20 credits)
Death, Burial and the Afterlife (20 Credits)
Myths and Mythology: How Stories Shape the World (20 Credits)
Everyday Life in Athens and Rome (20 credits)
Latin 1 (20 credits)
Introduction to Archaeology (20 Credits)
Year 2
The second year offers students the opportunity to specialize in specific aspects of Graeco-Roman history and gain deeper insights into significant historical topics. Students can choose from a range of modules and even consider international options for a broader perspective.
Classical Mythology and Legends in Roman and Medieval Times (20 credits)
Pompeii: The life, death and rediscovery of a Roman town (20 credits)
Sparta: An Extraordinary City (20 credits)
Armies and Navies: Studies in Ancient Warfare (20 credits)
The Life and Times of Caesar and Cicero (20 credits)
Greek 1 (20 credits)
Latin 1 (20 credits)
International Mobility Opportunity (60 Credits)
Rome Transformed: The World of Late Antiquity (20 Credits)
Professional Placement
Select a further 60 credits from the Archaeology degree scheme.
Year 3
In the final year, students undertake a compulsory independent project, allowing them to conduct in-depth research on a topic of their choice. This year also offers advanced modules enabling students to refine their expertise. With a focus on specialized study and comprehensive research, the third year prepares students for future academic pursuits or diverse career paths in the field of Ancient History and Archaeology.
Compulsory
Independent Project (40 credits)
Optional
Classical Mythology and Legends in Roman and Medieval Times (20 credits)
Pompeii: The life, death and rediscovery of a Roman town (20 credits)
Sparta: An Extraordinary City (20 credits)
Armies and Navies: Studies in Ancient Warfare (20 credits)
The Life and Times of Caesar and Cicero (20 credits)
Greek 1 (20 credits)
Latin 1 (20 credits)
Rome Transformed: The World of Late Antiquity (20 Credits)
Select a further 60 credits from the Archaeology degree scheme.
Assessment methods
A degree in Ancient History involves a wide range of assessment methods. In addition to traditional gobbet work, essays and in class tests, you will be assessed through bibliographic exercises, presentations — oral and PowerPoint-based, at both individual and group level — creation of abstracts, reflective reports, in-house conference papers, article reviews, take-home exams, group wikis, creation of project plans and, of course, the dissertation.
This variety of assessment helps develop skills in presenting material in a clear, professional and lucid manner, whether orally or in writing.
This breadth of assessment type creates variety in the student experience, allowing you to explore the subject in different ways, and also embeds within the Ancient History programme the specific employability skills desired, indeed required, by employers today.
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History is a very popular subject (although numbers have fallen of late) — in 2015, over 10,000 UK students graduated in a history-related course. Obviously, there aren't 11,000 jobs as historians available every year, but history is a good, flexible degree that allows graduates to go into a wide range of different jobs, and consequently history graduates have an unemployment rate comparable to the national graduate average. Many — probably most — jobs for graduates don't ask for a particular degree to go into them and history graduates are well set to take advantage. That's why so many go into jobs in the finance industry, human resources, marketing, PR and events management, as well as the more obvious roles in education, welfare and the arts. Around one in five history graduates went into further study last year. History and teaching were the most popular further study subjects for history graduates, but law, journalism, and politics were also popular postgraduate courses.
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Want to do a job in the arts - with lots of the great outdoors? Try archaeology! There don't tend to be many archaeology undergraduates out there (just under 700 graduated in 2015) - but it's quite a popular subject at postgraduate level. In fact, over a quarter of archaeology graduates take some kind of further study when they graduate - usually more study of archaeology. When you look at the stats, be aware that junior jobs in archaeology are not always well paid at the start of your career, and that temporary contracts are not uncommon. Thankfully, though, unpaid work, whilst not completely gone, is less common than it used to be. The archaeology graduates of 2015 found jobs in archaeology, of course, but also management and heritage and environment work, as well as more conventional graduate jobs in marketing and the finance industry.
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